April Camping and RV News

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April Camping and RV News


In this April information recap, we’re a few developments on this planet of zero-emission leisure autos, new Camping World places in Oregon, California, Arkansas, and Michigan, and doable falling gasoline costs nationwide. Lastly, we have a look at a current state invoice launched in California that goals to unravel among the reservation insanity many campers face attempting to ebook widespread locations. 

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A better have a look at the Winnebago eRV2

This 12 months Winnebago launched a second-generation all-electric van prototype known as the eRV2, and this week RV.com gave us an unique inside look in any respect the automobile presently provides. 

Winnebago states that they’ve put in over 18,000 miles of testing on this all-electric platform that presently provides a variety of 108 miles on a single cost. The eRV2 also can camp off-grid for as much as seven days, and it options 500 watts of roof-mounted photo voltaic panels and a 15-kilowatt-hour 48V lithium battery system. 

Also this week, First Hydrogen Corp launched its imaginative and prescient for a zero-emission leisure automobile, which might run on hydrogen gasoline cells. The press launch states, “The RV concept illustrates how First Hydrogen is exploring how fuel cell electric technology could be applied to larger vehicles.” The RV boasts driver consolation and expertise with ample floor clearance, a big windshield, and “spacious living quarters.” 

Camping World in California, Oregon, Michigan, Arkansas

In April, Camping World introduced the acquisition of 4 new dealerships in California, Oregon, Michigan, and Arkansas. 

Early this month in Arkansas, Camping World acquired Breeden RV Center in Van Buren, Arkansas, which has served that state’s northwest communities for the final 30 years. The acquisition of Travel Land RV in Houghton Lake, MI adopted. 

Camping World additionally acquired All Seasons RV in Bend, Oregon — bringing the full rely of Camping World places in Oregon to 6 — and this was adopted by the acquisition of All Seasons RV in Yuba, California.

The TremendousCenters will supply a big selection of latest and used RVs from widespread manufacturers and a full vary of RV and out of doors merchandise and equipment. To be taught extra in regards to the particulars surrounding every location, try the next press releases: 

Falling Gas Prices?

After some concern that gasoline costs have been on a regular incline, the nationwide common for the value of 1 gallon of gasoline rose lower than 5 cents in per week, which, together with falling oil costs and decrease demand for gasoline, may point out decrease costs than beforehand anticipated. 

The nationwide common of $3.68 is 24 cents greater than a month in the past however 43 cents lower than a 12 months in the past. 

A current report by the American Automobile Association (AAA) referenced info launched by the Energy Information Administration that confirmed gasoline demand had decreased barely and home gasoline inventory elevated, usually leading to decrease costs on the pump. In addition to the decrease oil costs per barrel, issues may look higher for spring and summer time vacationers. 

California campground crackdown

Good information for campers in California: Changes might quickly be coming to protocols surrounding reservations at California state campgrounds. Bill AB 618, if handed, would incentivize early cancellations to open up campsites to these ready and penalize those that don’t present as much as their reservations. 

Since the tenting increase throughout the pandemic, many have confronted issue discovering and reserving a campground. Too usually, campers rush to order campsites prematurely, and this results in further cancellations and unintentionally vacant campsites. 

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